The family will also be bringing two pets to the Square with them – their dog Bronson and bearded dragon Rooney.

Announcing his new creations, EastEnders' executive producer Sean O'Connor commented: "I'm hugely excited at the arrival of Karen and her family in Albert Square. They're noisy, brash and not to be messed with.

"Karen is a twenty-a-day lioness, bringing up her kids with no support, no money and a very loud mouth.

Bernadette, meanwhile, has little interest in anything other than sitting around the house and dreaming of being famous.

EastEnders has also revealed that the siblings also have an older sister – an off-screen character called Chantelle, who lives nearby with her boyfriend and two children.

Adding some intrigue into the mix, there's a secret associated with the family, but producers are keeping tight-lipped about who it belongs to and when it comes out.

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Speaking about joining the BBC soap, Danny said: "Having only been filming EastEnders for a few weeks, I feel so privileged to already feel a part of the team. Everyone has been so friendly and kind and gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome and supported.

"There has been a huge buzz surrounding the new family and I am so excited to see what the future holds for The Taylors. Keanu is very grateful to live at Number 3 Albert Square and will try his very best not to disturb the peace in the Square."